What are extension tubes you ask? They sit between your lens and your camera body, reducing the minimum focus distance of your lens and magnify your images. Long story short, they help create macro images without a macro lens. Extension tubes have been around for awhile, and often get a
Recently, I presented at an Atlanta area camera club. I was shocked to learn that the members were banned from using artificial intelligence (AI) in the club’s photo competitions. The club’s rationale During my presentation, I talked about the generative AI tools in Photoshop because I use them. I love
The sound of my alarm jolts me from a restful sleep. Groaning, I turn it off and automatically try to find reasons to stay in bed. Do I really need to go create sunrise images today? Shouldn’t I just stay under this warm, cozy comforter? Eventually, I guilt myself into
In the dynamic world of photography, there exists a fascinating dichotomy between traditionalists and pioneers. On one hand, some adhere to the time-tested techniques and conventions of the craft, cherishing its rich history and heritage. But on the other hand, there are the pioneers, pushing boundaries, embracing innovation, and reshaping
Do you have any photography goals for 2024? Goals are an admirable and desirable thing to do, but it needs to be backed up. It needs to be achievable. Using a few helpful acronyms can be a great way to break them down. SMART goals One of my favorite acronyms
Photographers are generally very kind, helpful people. Although they don’t usually say it, there are three things they hate to hear after someone views their photos. “You must have a fantastic camera.” There’s a quote that makes the rounds among photographers that sums up how many of us secretly feel
Specialist or generalist? Do you struggle with this question or distinction in your own photography? I know many of us do. As we learn and grow in our photography we’re sometimes told to choose one thing, pick a niche and focus on that. It’s supposed to be better to be
Does noise really matter all that much in portraits? I think people are too hung up on having their images 100% noiseless, whereas the crisper and sharper, the better. And that’s just the point, isn’t it? People are hung up on noise for no reason — we’ve had it for
I’m going to get this out of the way first: I don’t like watermarks. I use them, but I don’t like putting them on my photos. Oh sure, I can name all the reasons that many of us put watermarks on our photos. People can more easily find and quickly identify
What’s the difference between a headshot photo and a portrait? I think it all boils down to one thing: Does it tell a story? HOW do you tell a story through portrait photography? When is a photo NOT a portrait? Anyone can take a photo these days, as practically everyone
Do you find yourself a spectator of your own life or a non-starter? Full of grand ideas, but never quite seem to get the ball rolling? Perhaps you get most things done, but then tend to put off others. If there is a deadline looming and your career or studies
Way back in April 2020, I wrote a post about being your own superhero. It’s hard to believe it was such a different world back then. So it was interesting to re-read it and I thought I might do a follow-up post. Impostor syndrome It’s funny, I used to deal
